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“My light shall be in thee, my strength thy force.Let not the impatient Titan drive thy heart,Ask not the imperfect fruit, the partial prize.Only one boon, to greaten thy spirit, demand;Only one joy, to raise thy kind, desire.Above blind fate and the antagonist powersMoveless there stands a high unchanging Will;To its omnipotence leave thy work’s result.��

– ‘Savitri’ by Sri Aurobindo Canto IV : The Vision and the Boon

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CONTENTS

Highlights 7

Patient Care 15

Education and Training 25

Consultancy and Capacity Building 33

Research 39

Manufacturing Ophthalmic Supplies 47

Central Functions 53

Awards and Accolades 59

Partners in Service 64

Trustees and Staff 66

ACTIVITY REPORT APRIL 2011 - MARCH 2012

Photo Credits

Devi Kayalvizhi, Aravind–TirunelveliDr. Vivekanandan, Aravind–MaduraiJacques Vekemans, FranceMike Myers, USAPriya, Aravind–PondicherryRajkumar, Aravind–MaduraiSasipriya, LAICO–MaduraiSenthil Kumar, Aravind–CoimbatoreSukumar, Aravind–PondicherrySuresh Kumar, Aravind–MaduraiSusie Van Sickle, USAVijayakumar, AurolabWillie Davis, USA

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ARAVIND EYE CARE SYSTEM

Eliminate needless blindness . . .

. . . by providing compassionate and high quality eye care for all

. . . by developing ophthalmic human resources through teaching and training

. . . through capacity building, advocacy, research and publications

. . . by providing evidence through research and evolving methods to translate existing evidence and knowledge into effective action

. . . by making high quality ophthalmic products affordable and accessible to the vision impaired worldwide

PATIENT CARE

EDUCATION & TRAINING

CONSULTANCY &

CAPACITY BUILDING

RESEARCH

OPHTHALMIC SUPPLIES

VISION

MISSION

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Dr. V’s battle against needless blindness, on the one hand, is fought in hospital clinics, outreach camps, and operating rooms, where the challenges of preventable and treatable diseases are daily encountered in endless quantity and the truths and principles of science predominate. On the other hand, seeing meant more to Dr. V than getting light to the retina. It was about illuminating the inner life and recognising the deep spiritual reality which connects everything in the visible and ever-changing manifest world of our daily external reality... It is a battle against ignorance, anger, differences, intolerance, greed, unkindness, injustice and hatred – all forms of blindness.

– Dr. Bill Stewart at the inauguration of Nithyatha

The banyan tree in front of the centre was planted by Dr. V on March 21, 2005. The tree has become the symbol of the centre, representing perpetuity of Dr. V’s vision. The centre is named ‘Nithyatha’, the sanskrit word for perpetuity.

At the inauguration of ‘Nithyatha’

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Keeping the Flame Alive

The Aravind Eye Care System’s three and a half decades of growth and evolution have been driven by its commitment to providing patient centred care with integrity and compassion. An aspiration to sustain this simple, yet powerful approach down the ages, led to the inauguration of ‘Nithyatha’– a retreat centre that celebrates the life, work and vision of Aravind’s remarkable founder, Dr. G. Venkataswamy. The centre was inaugurated on October 2, by long–time friend and partner in sight, Dr. R. Pararajasegaram. It was a ceremony of profound elegance attended by hundreds of well–wishers. Sri. Vijay Poddar, Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry; Dr. Bill Stewart, Institute for Health and Healing, California; Dr. S.R. Krishnadas and Ms. Deepa Krishnan from Aravind Eye Care System offered felicitations. They shared stories about their association with Dr. V and the tremendous impact he has made on so many lives.

HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 2011 - MARCH 2012

Dr. R. Pararajasegaram presenting the memento to Mr. Gnanaraj, the architect of Nithyatha

The gallery depicting the story of Dr. V’s life

The meditation hall

The library

The amphitheatre

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An Encouraging New Trend

In recent years there has been a welcome change in the health seeking behavior of patients in the community. An increasing number of people in need of eye care are now showing up at hospitals on their own initiative rather than passively waiting for an eye camp, or as was far too often the case, doing nothing at all to address their condition. This encouraging shift in behavior �� community – decades of taking high quality care to their very doorstep and doing everything that needed to be done to ensure that even the most impoverished villagers could access treatment on their own terms. Having repeatedly experienced the instant and tangible �� person in India is in need of some form of eye care, and with this changing trend, the demand will continue to increase. It is now time for the providers to come up with innovative ways to address this.

A Conscious Decision to Expand

Today Aravind’s limited network of facilities provides close to 40% of all eye care in Tamil Nadu. In view of the �� expand Aravind’s network, starting with those areas from which high numbers of patients were traveling �� initiative following this decision was the inauguration of a large tertiary care Aravind Hospital in Salem on November 27. This 42,000sq.ft. facility will cater to the eye care needs of people across the spectrum in and around Salem. Guided by the same strategic thinking, an eye clinic was opened on July 1 in downtown Pondicherry. To further improve rural access, a series of new vision centres was opened at Pongalur, Oothukuli, Srivilliputhur and Kadayanallur. Two more hospitals will be inaugurated soon – a hospital in Tuticorin on May 4th and one in Udumalpet in June of 2012.

Dr. Natchiar with Dr. Manohar Babu and the Aravind– Salem team

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Sharing the Story

During the year, another important event that renewed Aravind’s spirit of service was the release of the much–��!"� ��#��$�'��(��the World’s Greatest Business Case for Compassion’, published by Berrett–Koehlers, USA and Harper Collins, India. It was the culmination of multiple years of research and dedicated work by co–authors Ms. Pavithra Mehta and Ms. Suchitra Shenoy. The book launch in the United States took place on November 5 in Berkeley, California. The Indian launch followed on January 29 and related events were hosted across several cities in both countries. Written in engaging narrative form, this book studies the evolution, philosophy, organisational model, struggles and future of Aravind Eye Care System. It is creating ripples across diverse spheres; social entrepreneurship, public health, corporate business and academia.

Dr. P. Namperumalsamy and Ms. Pavithra Mehta with Mr. U. Sagayam, District Collector, Madurai and �� Vision’ book launch

Ms. Suchitra Shenoy and Ms. Pavithra Mehta

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In Dr. V’s Memory

The third Dr. G. Venkataswamy Endowment Oration Award was presented to Dr. Marilyn T. Miller, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at a beautiful function held at LAICO auditorium. Dr. Miller’s Oration lecture was titled “International collaboration, mentoring and teaching–a personal view”. Dr. Miller is a longstanding participant in international ophthalmology, especially in educational activities in a number of countries. Her involvement with Aravind started three decades ago when Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Chief, Paediatric Ophthalmology Service, Aravind–Madurai joined the paediatric ophthalmology section of the University of Illinois as a fellow. Since then, Dr. Miller has visited Aravind multiple times, participating in courses and meetings. More recently she has been working with Dr. Vijayalakshmi on a study of infants with microphthalmia in a rural community in India.

Each year, LAICO organises the October Summit in honor of Dr. Venkataswamy’s tireless efforts to expand the boundaries of eye care. In 2011, a national workshop �� practices required for achieving the goal of eliminating avoidable blindness in India was held on October 8 and 9. On October 21 and 22, the workshop on patient safety and outcomes focused simultaneously on building systems and developing a healthy attitude towards recognising and reporting errors so that appropriate steps could be taken to prevent them in the future. The last in this series, the workshop on Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Ocular and Systemic Pathogens, was jointly organised by Aravind and the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

Mr. G. Srinivasan, President, GOVEL Trust presenting the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Endowment Oration Award to Dr. Marilyn T. Miller. On the right are Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi and Dr. P. Namperumalsamy

Dr. Pararajasegaram and Dr. G.N. Rao with Mr. R.D Thulasiraj at the inauguration of the Workshop on Eye Care Research Priorities for India

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A Commitment to Transfering Knowledge

Training and education have always been important for Aravind which has long recognised that high quality patient care is possible only with a well–trained and motivated workforce. To strengthen its training activities and to promote the same elsewhere, AUROSHIKSHA, a web portal geared to assist ophthalmic educators, was launched on July 25 by Dr. P. Namperumalsamy, Chairman – Emeritus of Aravind Eye Care System at a function graced by Dr. Suzanne Gilbert from SEVA Foundation, USA and many others. AUROSHIKSHA is an initiative of LAICO developed with support from the Seva Foundation.

For the third time, Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli took the lead in organising the 59th Annual Meeting of the Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association (TNOA). This well organised and well attended meeting was further enriched by the presence of India’s former President, HE Shri Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who inaugurated the workshop and inspired the ophthalmologists in his inimitable way.

Aravind’s internal training capabilities were further enhanced by a cutting–edge 3D surgery recording and viewing system. A generous gift made possible by well–wisher Dr. David Chang of the United States, this camera makes it possible for trainees to witness surgical nuances in far greater detail.

Aravind Madurai appears to have become a favorite stop on the Jagriti Yatra each year. In 2011, for the 3rd consecutive year, Aravind was visited by a group of roughly 400 young “service pilgrims” who spent the day observing and learning about the organisation’s work. The visitors brought with them brimming enthusiasm, �� Aravind Eye Care System was delighted to play a small role in fostering their journey.

Dr. R. Ramakrishnan and Dr. P. Namperumalsamy with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the inauguration of TNOA’s Annual meeting

Jagriti Yatris at Aravind – Madurai

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Strengthening Eye Care Management Programmes

Jointly sponsored by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and the World Health Organization, the Regional Workshop on Prevention of Avoidable Blindness and Visual Impairment in South East Asia Region was conducted at LAICO. �� other representatives from nine different countries in this region. Each representative presented his/her country’s current status in eye care and discussed the main challenges and bottlenecks to service delivery. The focus was on achieving universal coverage, as well as the creation of monitoring systems and identifying potential areas for international collaborations.

Recognising LAICO’s innovative approach and its positive impact on issues in the eye care industry through capacity building, focused training and research, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) presented it with the Health Care Award at a grand award ceremony, held in New Delhi on September 8.

Dr. Carl Kupfer with Dr. V

Homage to Dr. Carl Kupfer (1928-2011)

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Dr. Carl Kupfer was a good friend and a strong supporter of Aravind. Dr. V’s and Aravind’s association with him goes back many decades.

At Aravind, he will always be cherished as the one who sowed the seeds of research way back in 1981 and built Aravind’s initial capacity in it.

Through his championing of operations research, epidemiologic studies and randomised clinical trials, Dr. Kupfer has left a lasting legacy in ameliorating vision loss from cataract and a number of major eye diseases, including Eale’s Disease, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

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Two Decades of Continuous Innovation

Aurolab’s continuous innovations in the manufacture �� <��way eye care is being delivered to millions. Completing two decades of excellent service, the institute has come up with a wide array of eye care products, the most important one being the Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant (AADI), a cost–effective drainage device used in management of glaucoma refractory to conventional glaucoma treatment. The silicone lab was inaugurated on August 15. With a fully equipped silicone lab in place, Aurolab in co–ordination with Aravind’s Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Service has started developing stents for lacrimal intubation and prosthetics.

To mark the twentieth anniversary, elaborate celebrations were organised in January 2012. Cultural performances staged by the staff added colour to the whole event, which was distinguished by the presence of the entire senior leadership team and staff of Aravind.

Dr. Paul Palmberg with the Aurolab AADI team

Aurolab staff performing a cultural programme at Aurolab’s 20th anniversary celebrations

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Weathering the Storm

The serene work at Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry was severely disrupted by the devastating cyclone ‘Thane’. Nature’s fury unleashed lashing rain and winds raging at 150 km/h, resulting in extensive damages to the hospital as well as the rest of Pondicherry. The cyclone struck on December 30 – the eve of a planned congregation (subsequently cancelled) of the Aravind family in Pondicherry to celebrate the New Year. Unwelcome as they are, disasters often do summon the best of the human spirit. This truth was seen in full effect at Aravind Pondicherry, where the team rallied together to care for their patients despite the extensive damages, power outages and shortage of essential commodities. Staff members whose �� otherwise. Thanks to the valiant work of the collective, just three months after what was described as one of Pondicherry’s biggest natural disasters, there was little trace of its visit on the hospital grounds.

Research Advisory Committee members Dr. M.R.S. Rao and Dr. C. Mohan Rao at the ongoing research projects poster presentation during the Committee meeting

View of the garden in front of Aravind–Pondicherry–Thane effect

Unravelling the Mystery of Eye Diseases

Multidisciplinary studies are being conducted at the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute to understand the biological mechanisms of several age–related eye diseases. These studies pave the way to improving existing treatment modalities. The institute has been named a ‘Center of Excellence in Human Mycotic Keratitis’ – a rare distinction, endowed by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology. "�� results of this study will enable the institute to develop an effective drug for this disease, to which resistance cannot be easily developed.

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PATIENT CARE

Patient care and eliminating needless blindness continue to be the primary focus of Aravind’s work.

This priority is evidenced by the continuous growth in the sheer numbers of people served year after year. In the year ending March 2012, Aravind handled 2,838,689 outpatient visits and performed 349,274 surgeries – a 10% increase from the previous year.

To put the numbers in perspective, just the increase alone, of 34,000 surgeries, exceeds what most large hospitals perform in a year.

Such growth is possible only because of the trust that the patients place in the Aravind organisation and, more importantly, the Aravind team, which builds such trust through their hard work and compassionate endeavours.

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OUTPATIENTS

Paying (new+review) 493,950 74,795 246,744 335,078 223,136

Free (new+review) 155,328 21,247 67,484 110,866 71,431

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Comprehensive free eye camps 106,986 20,731 45,963 82,263 64,865

Diabetic retinopathy screening camps 4,619 3,346 1,639 19,521 3,938

Refraction camps 14,783 2,872 5,792 18,377 5,160

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- through base hospitals 4,273 1,294 2,710 12,855 10,005

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- through vision centres 685 464 507 655 678

School eye screening by Lavelle project - - 22,290 - 29,120

Paediatric eye screening 2,203 2,301 23,149 1,225 15,617

Mobile van refraction camps - 7,109 - - -

Vision centres 88,366 46,387 43,241 28,472 24,138

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(including city centre) 74,945 19,031 49,812 - 8,269

TOTAL OUTPATIENT VISITS 946,138 199,577 509,331 609,312 456,357

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Paying 68,540 6,440 26,417 40,055 22,414

Free (direct + camp) 73,864 6,039 24,629 45,845 28,546

TOTAL SURGERIES 142,404 12,479 51,046 85,900 50,960

SURGERIES IN DETAIL

Cataract surgeries 94,301 9,686 32,932 53,211 33,232

Trab and combined procedures 2,335 180 1,155 2,042 756

Retina and vitreous surgery 3,828 28 785 3,196 1,044

Squint correction 1,061 - 246 628 291

Keratoplasty 813 3 429 827 212

Pterygium 1,670 195 296 1,030 612

Ocular injuries 400 14 133 502 378

Lacrimal surgeries 2,950 115 1,024 908 1,030

Laser procedures 26,301 1,975 11,467 18,760 9,752

Other orbit and oculoplasty surgeries 3,125 195 1,055 1,622 1,297

Others 2,881 88 778 2,098 1,512

Refractive surgery 2,739 - 746 1,076 844

TOTAL SURGERIES 142,404 12,479 51,046 85,900 50,960

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Aravind’s extensive community outreach programmes invest tremendous energy in reaching out to rural patients through various kinds of eye camps and vision centres.

2,831 camps were conducted, through which 1,035,826 patients were screened and 85,721 patients underwent surgery in the year ending March 2012.

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1. Regular Comprehensive Eye CampsCamps 351 106 275 371 255 - - 1,358Patients examined 106,986 20,731 45,963 82,263 64,865 - - 320,808Glasses advised 19,885 5,481 10,275 18,410 16,192 - - 70,243Glasses ordered 16,480 4,974 8,369 15,052 13,945 - - 58,820On the spot deliveries 12,767 3,156 5,637 13,452 9,448 - - 44,460% 77% 63% 67% 89% 68% - - 76%

2. Diabetic Retinopathy Screening CampsCamps 28 26 14 109 19 - - 196Patients screened 4,619 3,346 1,639 19,521 3,938 - - 33,063Diabetics identified 2,295 1,763 686 5,411 1,502 - - 11,657DR Patients identified 327 269 135 1,009 171 - - 1,911

3. Refraction Error CampsCamps 59 14 27 68 27 - - 195Patients examined 14,783 2,872 5,792 18,377 5,160 - - 46,984Glasses prescribed 5,013 1,061 1,798 5,735 1,542 - - 15,149Glasses Ordered 4,442 927 1,442 4,790 1,219 - - 12,820On the spot deliveries 3,293 591 868 3,198 746 - - 8,696% 74% 64% 60% 67% 61% - - 68%

4. Eye Screening of School Children- BH* Schools 39 8 14 33 33 - 2 129Teachers trained 188 94 42 400 88 - 2 814Total strength-children screened 53,366 16,269 19,431 68,009 51,538 - 813 209,426Children examined by ophthalmologist 4,273 1,294 2,710 12,855 10,005 - 613 31,750Children with eye defects 2,663 750 938 4,964 3,423 - 32 12,770

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Schools 6 4 2 4 4 - - 20Teachers trained 30 34 4 - 1 - - 69Total strength-children screened 6,671 4,943 4,581 3,444 4,744 - - 24,383Children examined by ophthalmologist 685 464 507 655 678 - - 2,989Children with eye defects 323 299 272 238 275 - - 1,407

6. School Children Screening Camps by Lavelle Project (AEH - TVL & PDY) Schools - - 258 - 145 - - 403 Teachers trained - - 754 - 518 - - 1,272 Total Strength-children screened - - 164,696 - 184,862 - - 349,558 Children examined by ophthalmologist - - 22,290 - 29,120 - - 51,410 Children with eye defects - - 8,509 - 7,994 - - 16,503

7. Paediatric CampCamps 13 11 139 10 263 - - 436Children examined 2,203 2,301 23,149 1,225 15,617 - - 44,495Refractive error 222 114 417 91 384 - - 1,228Glasses prescribed 163 48 48 44 120 - - 423Glasses ordered 163 38 43 26 117 - - 387Other defects identified 176 107 380 143 594 - - 1,400

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CANDIDATES TRAINED 2011-12

POSTGRADUATE COURSES Diploma in Ophthalmology (2 years) 4Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology (3 years) 12��

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

In the year ending March 2012

– Forty two candidates emerged as ophthalmologists from Aravind Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology through the three streams of postgraduate programmes

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– Eight candidates underwent fellowship in eye hospital management at LAICO

– Forty one attended various short term courses conducted for ophthalmic paramedical staff

– Two hundred and eight attended the various short term management and skills development courses offered by LAICO for staff of various hospitals from around the world

Aravind postgraduate students in ophthalmology participating in a workshop at LAICO

Aravind’s mission to provide the highest quality eye care to all people also means offering the finest training to those individuals who provide the services. Educating providers necessitates the same attention to detail and striving for excellence that has governed the delivery of eye care at Aravind since its inception.

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Over a two-year period of training, a metamorphosis takes place. The intensive residential programme combines lessons in the classroom with on-the-job training and specialisation.

Senior nurses are the chief decision makers for 70 percent of all the activity that takes place in Aravind’s operating rooms and patient wards.

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In-House Training

Every year Aravind Eye Hospitals take young girls, train them in–house for two years and recruit them as ophthalmic assistants, ophthalmic technicians, orthoptists, counsellors, medical record technicians, maintenance technicians, housekeeping staff and staff of opticals and laboratories. In the year ending March 2012, more than 530 girls were recruited at the different ��'��+��X��#��Eye Research Institute.

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Online Eye Care Education

AUROSIKSHA, the e–learning solution developed by LAICO, was launched globally in July 2011 and has, so far, registered 600 active users across the globe. Apart from lessons on eye care, a new subcategory called !X��'��a series of lectures by prominent speakers on topics �� lectures on glaucoma has also been included recently, �� fellows and trainees. Steps are underway towards ��\{Z^��

Continuing Medical Education Programmes Organised by Aravind Eye Hospitals

CME on Ocular Infections

Aravind–Madurai, July 23

The Department of Ocular Microbiology, Aravind Medical Research Foundation conducted a one day CME under the auspices of the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Chapters of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM). This CME had comprehensive sessions covering all areas of ocular infections and aspects of specimen handling, transportation and interpretation of culture.

Founder’s Day CME on Paediatric Ophthalmology

Aravind–Madurai, October 1

As part of commemorating the birth anniversary of +��X��#��-��System, a continuing medical education programme on Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus was organised by the department at Aravind – Madurai.

Dr. M. Srinivasan inaugurating the CME on Ocular Infections

Faculty and participants of the Founder’s Day CME on Paediatric Ophthalmology

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International Symposium on Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Diseases

Aravind– Madurai, January 7 – 8

Aravind TIFAC–CORE in Diabetic Retinopathy conducted a two–day International Symposium on +��#��+�� +��Retinopathy conducted by the centre and was attended by around 150 participants. Several exciting developments which have taken place rapidly in the management of diabetic retinopathy, especially in pharmacotherapy were discussed during the symposium.

CME for Paramedical Ophthalmic Assistants

LAICO–Madurai, January 29

A total of 99 participants attended the CME organised for Tamil Nadu paramedical ophthalmic assistants. Clinical sessions on cataract, refractive error, diabetic retinopathy, paediatric blindness, corneal disorders, low vision and contact lens were arranged as part of the CME.

A one day training programme on “Paediatric Ophthalmology” was organised for government ophthalmic assistants by the Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore on March 11. A total of 41 ophthalmic assistants from the district primary healthcare centres in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Nilgiris participated.

22nd PG Update in Ophthalmology

Aravind–Coimbatore, October 10 – 14

All aspects of ophthalmology, including updates in the ��postgraduate students from various institutions.

GLAUCONS 2011

Aravind–Coimbatore, November 20

This one–day live surgical session brought together accomplished Glaucoma specialists from all over the country. Current concepts in surgical management of Glaucoma were demonstrated to the participants.

A practical session at 22nd PG Update in Ophthalmology

International Symposium on Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Diseases

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Workshops and Conferences Organised by LAICO

Workshop on Eye Care Research Priorities for India

October 8 – 9

The purpose of this workshop was to develop research plans and identify priorities, with a focus on improving coverage, which will lead to improved control of avoidable visual impairment and blindness in India over the next 10 years. A total of 25 participants attended the workshop.

Workshop on Patient Safety for Aravind Eye Hospitals

October 21 – 22

This internal workshop for the Aravind staff oriented the participants to the concept of patient safety and the importance of continuous monitoring in order to eliminate medical errors in the hospital. A total of 110 �� departments participated in the workshop.

PRISM 2012

March 10 – 11

Around 150 participants attended this annual national conference on healthcare management conducted by LAICO for the seventh consecutive year. It provided a forum for the hospital administrative professionals to keep themselves updated with the latest happenings in the hospital management sector.

Participants of the Workshop on Eye Care Research Priorities for India

A group session at the Workshop on Patient Safety for Aravind Eye Hospitals

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Dr. P. Sundaresan during his visit to Dr. Markus Preising Laboratory, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany

Dr. Rathinam at the ORBIS supported Teaching and Training Programme organised at Tilganga Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Dr. Mohideen Abdul Kader with !��#� ��?(9�9'�� "��Switzerland

Mr. Albert G. Mulley, Director, The Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science, with Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj and Dr. S. Aravind at the Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria

Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj with the participants of Community Eye Health Workshop at Fundacion Vision, Paraguay

!��(��3�� @Q��of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) conference, Seoul, Korea

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Dr. Mohideen Abdul Kader with Dr. Tarek Shaarawy and fellows at Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, SwitzerlandDr. M. Srinivasan with Dr. Sujatha Das at LVPEI, Bhubaneswar

planting a sapling on the occasion of the Prof. C. S. Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture

Aravind team at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference with Dr. Alvan Balent and Dr. Linda Balent

Dr.P. Namperumalsamy with Dr. Michael Gaynon, who did fellowship in Boston with Dr. Namperumalsamy during 1977–78 at ARVO–2011 Conference

Dr. R.D. Ravindran delivering the key note address at The King’s Fund Annual Conference, London, UK

Dr. S. Aravind at the World Eye Health II Seminar, Casey Eye Institute, Portland, USA

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Internal Capacity Building

Apart from workshops and seminars, doctors and staff go to renowned eye care institutions worldwide to ��`�� {��below are the staff who underwent internal capacity building programmes in the last year:RETINA AND VITREOUS SERVICE

+��^��#��NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICE

Dr. Kiruba Evangeline PaulDr. S. Padmavathy

Two research methodology workshops were conducted �� [��February. The workshops were intended to guide the participants interested in clinical research and to share ��

Paper writing workshop was conducted for doctors and LAICO faculty at Aravind–Coimbatore on July 11. This workshop mainly focused on orienting the staff to national and international standards for writing articles and case reports.

Apart from the structured Instruments Maintenance courses for ophthalmologists and technicians, an exclusive course for the sales personnel of Aurolab was held in January 2012 to help them tackle problems they may come across while handling equipment.

Conferences Attended

Aravind staff and doctors enjoy an esteemed status at various international and national fora owing to the large volume of patients they see and the uniqueness of the cases they handle. Several of them have been honored as guest faculty or invited speakers for different sessions, whereas a few have also been given opportunities to demonstrate live surgeries at various conferences. Aravind faculty are also invited to deliver guest lectures at various prestigious institutions on special occasions. A list of conferences that Aravind staff �� www.aravind.org

Publications 2011-12

Aravind staff contributed more than 60 publications to various peer reviewed journals. A complete list of ��www.aravind.org

Dr. T.P. Vignesh with Dr. Hendrik Scholl at Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, USA

Internal Training Programmes

The weekly Grand Rounds session held on every Thursday updates the doctors on recent developments and provides a platform to share the rare ophthalmic cases they have dealt with. Teleconferencing sessions with eminent ophthalmologists from foreign universities and hospitals are also arranged at times for sharing of knowledge.

Dr. Padmavathy and Dr. Kiruba with Dr. Prem Subramaniam at Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, USA

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CONSULTANCY AND CAPACITY BUILDING

A major part of LAICO’s activities focuses on enhancing the capacity of existing and new eye hospitals worldwide for comprehensive organisational development through sharing the best practices in eye care. It works in collaboration with several international voluntary organisations.

LAICO’s consulting services are now offered to 278 eye hospitals worldwide, with the addition of five more hospitals in the year ending March 2012.

Linocut print by Richard Roode – a gift to LAICO from Dr. Timothy Visser, Eerste River Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

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nine eye hospitals in India. The LAICO team undertook follow up visits to eye hospitals in India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Tibet.

Discussions were held with senior management team of the Catholic Eye Hospitals and Eye Foundation, Nigeria as part of the ICO and IAPB structured capacity building process.

Strengthening other Eye Hospitals

Two Vision Building Workshops were conducted in [��Q�� which included two hospitals from Bangladesh, one from Nigeria and the rest from India.

As part of the SF 1588 – Enhancing Eye Care Services at Lions Eye Hospitals in India project specially designed Vision Building Workshops were organised for the selected hospitals that have undergone the Manpower Management Development Programme prior to 2007. Of ��{��'�� undergone training at the three workshops conducted in the months of August, October and January.

Needs Assessment visits supported by Sightsavers International (SSI) and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) were carried out in

Dr. K. Tiruvengada Krishnan at Kham Eye Centre, Dartsedo, Tibet

Participants of the SF – 1588 workshop with Lions Past International President and current LCIF Chairman Ln. Sid Scruggs III and his wife Judy Scruggs

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LAICO – FHF Initiative in China

Jiangxi Province, China, August 8 – 15

The Fred Hollows Foundation – China, in association with LAICO, organised a workshop for its partner hospitals in Jiangxi Province in order to develop an eye care services business plan. As part of that, a 3 member team from Aravind made needs assessment visits to three county hospitals at Taihe, Pengze and Poyang in the second week of August. More than thirty members attended the workshop, which was scheduled for 3 days.

Mr. Franco Francis, Dr. Manoranjan Das and Mr. Suresh Kumar with part of the participants of LAICO–FHF workshop at Jiangxi Province, China

Developing Eye Care Resource Centre in Egypt

Aravind team consisting of Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj, Executive Director, LAICO; Dr. Sivakumar Chandrasekhar, Consultant, Cataract and IOL Service, Aravind – Tirunelveli and Ms. K.M. Sasipriya, Faculty, LAICO visited Al Noor Foundation, Cairo, Egypt as part of IAPB Capacity Building initiative to support Al Noor/ EICO (Egypt Institute of Community Ophthalmology) in their mentoring initiative. The team participated in a round table meeting to outline strategy and produce an action plan for EICO in Egypt and the Middle East

Region. They also visited two hospitals in Luxor Governorate in Upper Egypt to get a better understanding about the eye care delivery system and the type of hospitals EICO would be working with. The LAICO team also outlined the support LAICO would extend through IAPB Capacity Building Grant that would strengthen EICO through the mentoring process. This meeting was also attended by EICO’s partners– Seva Foundation, International Eye Foundation, CBM International, Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) and Dr. Pararajasegaram and representatives from the Ministry of Health, Egypt.

Aravind team with EICO partners

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Cataract Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Hilton Foundation wanted to understand the reasons for low levels of cataract surgeries in Sub–Saharan Africa and to do something proactively in that regard. Prof. Alfred Sommer at the School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, US was requested to lead this exploration, reviewing available data and experiences in order to understand the barriers and potential strategies addressing them. In this context Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj was invited to meetings in Baltimore (June 27) and Abu Dhabi (February 13), recognising the extensive work being done by LAICO in several African countries.

Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj with the participants of Cataract Initiative Meeting at Baltimore, USA

Near Vision Impairment Follow - up Study Data Review and Analysis Meeting

Guangzhou, China, March 19 – 21

The main objective of this meeting was to develop recommendations for the screening and refractive correction of near vision impairment in low– and middle–income country settings. Principle investigators from seven study sites–Guangzhou and Beijing for China, Durban for South Africa, Los Angeles for the United States of America, Madurai for India, Kathmandu for Nepal and Dosso for Niger presented the analysis and results of the WHO supported study.

Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj with Dr. Leon Ellwein, Dr. G. Pokhrel and others at the Data Review and Analysis Meeting

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Dr. Tanpreet Pal Singh with the staff of Sala Uno Eye Hospital, Mexico City, Mexico

Regional Workshop on Prevention of Avoidable Blindness and Visual Impairment in SEAR

LAICO, September 22 – 24

The workshop was conducted with the intention of taking forward the action plans formulated by WHO for the prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment into an execution phase. This workshop was co–sponsored by IAPB and WHO and funded by CBM, ORBIS, Sightsavers and The Fred Hollows Foundation. Thirty four participants from South East Asia Region (SEAR) countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor Leste participated.

Diabetic Retinopathy Project Evaluation

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) projects supported by Sightsavers International aim to improve the quality of life of DR patients and reduce the incidence of avoidable blindness due to diabetic retinopathy by establishing sustainable DR services in the project area. As part of this project, evaluation visits were carried out to four eye hospitals in India.

Onsite Training

Dr. Preethi Pradhan, Faculty – LAICO and Ms. Muthulakshmi, Nursing Supervisor, Aravind – Madurai, facilitated a workshop for the counselling staff of He Eye Hospitals, Dalian and Shenyang, and also Yunan Red Cross Eye Hospital, China from April 15 – 17. Thirty four counsellors participated in this workshop supported by ORBIS International.

Dr. Tanpreet Pal Singh, IOL Service, Aravind – Madurai, visited Sala Uno Eye Hospital, Mexico City, Mexico, to train the surgeons in SICS. Discussions revolved around standardisation of clinical and surgical protocols, quality assurance parameters, sterilisation, instrumentation, cost–effective practices and ocular anaesthesia.

Participants of the Regional Workshop on Prevention of Avoidable Blindness and Visual Impairment in SEAR

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Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited to collaborate with two more diabetes centres. Of the total 3,115 diabetes patients screened, 555 cases were �� +��

Hobnob Project for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Hobnob technology for the screening of diabetes patients for retinopathy in mobile outreach camps was implemented with support from Mr. Aron B. Hall, CEO, Hobnob Inc, California, USA. Hobnob’s solution provides one of the most reliable and highly available internet access solutions for remote or mobile situations. Since the Hobnob solution uses the latest wireless technologies, there are no application restrictions.

Primary Eye Care through Vision Centres

Aravind established four more vision centres with support from Aravind Eye Foundation and SEVA, Canada.

Ph.D Awarded Ms. Preethi Pradhan was awarded a Ph.D by the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai for her study �'��<��employee satisfaction”. She did her research under the guidance of Mr. R.D. Thulasiraj.

Prof. V. Srinivasan, Mr. S. Poornachandran and Mr. J. Gowthaman, Instruments Maintenance Department, Aravind – Madurai were at KCCO to run an Instruments Maintenance Course sponsored by IAPB in June. Seventeen participants from eight countries such as Burkina Faso, Burundi, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia participated.

Projects

Eye Care for a Million Children - Lavelle Paediatric Eye Care Project

As part of the project, around 30 awareness programmes on paediatric and other eye diseases were organised. 894 preschool teachers and 1,789 school teachers were trained to identify eye problems among school students and children at Anganwadi centres. A total of 381,879 school students and 36,402 Preschool children (0 – 5 years) were screened, and spectacles were provided to 10,259 students with refractive error. The project has supported 127 paediatric cataract surgeries and 20 laser procedures for Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Association with Diabetologists / Diabetes Centres

Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai has been working with two Diabetes centres in the screening of diabetics for Retinopathy. One more Diabetes center has joined this network and the hospital has signed MoU with

Mr. Poornachandran, Prof. V. Srinivasan and Mr. Gowthaman with the participants of the Instrument Maintenance Workshop at KCCO, Tanzania

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RESEARCH

Research activities at Aravind, over the years have evolved into a significant establishment contributing extensively to identifying possible causes of eye diseases and improving methods of prevention and treatment. The Aravind Medical Research Foundation has established its identity in the field of ophthalmic research with its state-of-the-art infrastructure at par with international standards. Various studies are being carried out in collaboration with prestigious international research institutes. A “Centre of Excellence on Human Mycotic Keratitis” has been established and is the first of its kind among eye research institutes in India.

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The institute is now focusing on a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the disease processes of major age–related eye diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Age–Related Macular Degeneration and Cataract, as well as ocular infections. Such a comprehensive study at the level of genome, transcriptome and proteome is of paramount importance for improving basic knowledge and applying �� "��institute is also involved in translational research and �� and their families.

Now a “Centre of Excellence on Human Mycotic Keratitis” is established with substantial funding from +��(��X��"�� "��

DNA sample preparation for Real Time PCR

Basic Research 2011-2012

Molecular GeneticsCurrently, research on identifying genetic variations responsible for common eye diseases like Cataract, Corneal Dystrophies, Diabetic Retinopathy, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, Aniridia, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, etc., is underway. The department has recently initiated studies to understand the molecular mechanisms of various eye diseases at the level of gene expression and ��

�� for Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy in collaboration with the Singapore Eye Research "��]�� factors responsible for globe anomalies, such as microphthalmos and anophthalmos. Subsequent to a special glaucoma screening camp conducted for a large family in 2010, the department is currently performing genetic screening to identify the novel gene(s) causing Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in association with ��"��currently focuses on the genetic, epidemiological and histological aspects of the disease. Mutations in the retinoblastoma (RB1) gene are being characterised.

Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute, Aravind Medical Research Foundation

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Immunology

The department mainly deals with the immuno–pathology of infectious eye diseases, especially {��<��to systemic infections by Leptospira. Mechanism of acute development of cataract, auto–immunity (antigenic mimicry between human lens proteins and leptospiral proteins) and the host immune response in Leptospiral ��

Studies on the proangiogenic cytokines and vascular growth factors in relation to the pathogenesis of Eales’ Disease and Diabetic Retinopathy are also being carried out. Results of the studies conducted at the institute �� +��<��<��Pigmented Epithelium. A recent collaborative study ��(��<��of retinal capillaries. Now the study is in the realm of

proteomic analysis to understand in detail the inter–relation between different factors inducing DR and to ��

Stem Cell Biology

The department is involved in characterising human corneal epithelial Stem Cells (SCs), with reference to �� cells. This involves confocal microscopy, expansion of ]-��<��-�� or microenvironment is the primary focus. Further, expansion of epithelial cells is performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Procedure for reconstructing �� patients.

Ocular Pharmacology

This department is involved in studying the mechanism for improving various treatment modalities, with reference to the pharmacokinetics of drugs meant for ocular use. This study helps in determining the concentration achieved at the desired site and frequency of drug intake. The department also focuses on the ��+�� out a strategy to inhibit the aldose reductase pathway and its role in secretion of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). Another study on the mechanism of age related macular degeneration tried to understand

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the role of macular carotenoids in inhibiting the accumulation of A2E. Studies are underway to understand the relation between the level of Vitamin C ��~��

Proteomics

The study of proteins and their interactions, collectively �� research. At Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research "��<��+��6��and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma patients with the hope of identifying biomarker(s). This would help to understand the population at risk, so that effective treatment strategies can be planned in a cost–effective manner.

The tear proteins of corneal ulcer patients were examined and compared with healthy control samples to understand the pathogenesis of fungal keratitis. Studies at the institute have demonstrated that �� indicating that tear samples can be used as surrogate markers. Fungal pathogens were also characterised for �� well as the virulence genes that are involved in disease progression.

Comprehensive serum proteomic analyses of diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy patients were performed to identify biomarkers to distinguish those diabetics

who are at risk of developing retinopathy. Acute phase proteins such as haptoglobin, ceruloplasmin, hemopexin were differentially regulated in diabetes. Based on this study, the department proposed that the analysis of haptoglobin expression and other protein changes could be used as a predictive biomarker for early diagnosis and disease progression.

Microbiology

This department focuses on understanding the pathogenesis and virulence factors of micro organisms that cause ocular infections, especially Aspergillus, Fusarium Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus species. One of the major studies underway is to understand host – immune response in patients with bacterial or �� factors of Pseudomonas are helpful for developing modalities for better treatment options. Research is underway to identify the type of Staphylococcus Aureus that causes eye infection and to develop an effective antibiotic against this.

+Q��"�� the study focuses on how trematode enters the eye and also the preventive measures for the same. The use of advanced techniques, like real time PCR, helps in early �� infections caused by bacteria, fungus and virus, thereby facilitating timely treatment.

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Ongoing Basic Research – Molecular genetics of albinism, diabetic retinopathy,

cataract, age–related macular degeneration, retinoblastoma, keratoconus, exfoliation glaucoma, leber congenital amaurosis, anophthalmia and microphthalmia, primary open angle glaucoma, aniridia, Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus syndrome, retinoschisis, familial exudative vitreo–��"��

– Molecular insights and mechanism of infectious uveitis like trematode induced uveitis, leptospiral uveitis

– Characterisation of the host immune response during corneal infection with pathogenic fungi and bacteria, Type 3 secretary virulence proteins of pseudomonas aeruginosa causing keratitis

– Biology of human limbal epithelial stem cells with reference to their molecular signature, niche factors and establishing xenobiotic–free culture conditions for their >-"�"� expansion with GMP compliance

–� ^�� ~��for primary open angle glaucoma, host pathogen interaction in human Aspergillus keratitis

–� ��retinopathy and age related macular degeneration

– Ocular pharmacokinetics of drugs meant for ocular use– Exploratory study on ascorbate (Vitamin C) and

haptoglobin in cataract patients– Human organ culture anterior segment, ex–"�"�

model for screening anti–glaucoma drugs

Workshops Conducted

Seminar on Proteomics – Principles, Methods and Applications

The focus was to disseminate knowledge and awareness amongst all interest groups related to proteomics in "��Medical Research Foundation and the Proteomics ]��"��=\��"��Tamil Nadu Council for Science and Technology and MS based companies.

Workshop on Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Ocular and Systemic Pathogens

The last workshop in the October Summit series was jointly organised by Aravind Eye Care System and the "��\��\�� Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. The workshop answered a much felt need of microbiologists to learn and apply various molecular techniques in routine laboratory testing.

Ph.D Awarded by Madurai Kamaraj University

– Ms. P. Murugeswari – �� '��% �� 3�

– Ms. B. Hemadevi – � � ��'��3��'�8��/�� !3��3�� ( � ��3�/�� !3��3�� .

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Cataract

– Analysis of complication rates between phaco and \]"-]��'��

– Prospective Evaluation of Early Cataract Outcomes and Grading (PRECOG)

– Clinical evaluation of Toric intraocular lens made by Aurolab

– APEX – A prospective, multicentric, randomised controlled, study on long term outcomes of �� implantation in Pseudo Exfoliation Syndrome patients

Cornea

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Glaucoma

=� ��=�� clinical trial, 1 year study with a 1 year extension to �� +"�|��~��+��"��}��"Z^��refractory glaucoma thereby preventing further ��

=� ��"""��=controlled, four–week, double–masked clinical trial �� =free MK–2452 (0.0015%) and preservative–free Timolol Maleate (0.5%) in patients with open angle ��"��

– A multicentre, open–label study to evaluate the �� =��?�?@��(��?�@��(��?��solution (triple combination) in patients in "��"Z^��=��?�>��(��?��(dual combination) therapy

=� �� (��@?��{��(��>��{��(��@?��{��(��>��{��solution in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

– A multicentre, double–masked study of the safety �� 0.003% compared to TRAVATAN in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

– A prospective, randomised study to compare the �� surgery in primary open angle glaucoma with coexistent cataract.

– Cost effectiveness analysis of anti glaucoma medications

– Genetic analysis of MFRP (Membrane ��^��}�� sclerostomy in nanophthalmic eyes.

– Randomised, active comparator–controlled, three months, open label clinical trial to compare the �� =��{��(0.005%) and Latanoprost (0.005%) stored at refrigeration temperature in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

– A prospective, randomised, controlled clinical trial comparing topical medical therapy with Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as initial treatment for ��"��

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– Research study: Genetic screening in a large family with primary open angle glaucoma

Ongoing Clinical Research 2011-12

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Retina

– Barriers on availing the vitreo retinal surgery by the patients as advised in the outpatient department

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=� ��@>��"""��=��multicentre, active–controlled study to evaluate the �� ?��#��#�� ^+��patients with visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularisation secondary to pathologic myopia

– A prospective study of Transpupilary Thermotherapy (TTT) for chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR)

– Radial optic neurotomy for ischaemic central retinal vein occlusion: a case–control study

– Brilliant blue dye for internal limiting membrane peeling in macular surgery

=� "��for diabetic macular tractional detachments with active new vessels

– Retinochoroidal coloboma – a comparison of laser barrage photocoagulation versus natural history

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– Management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with macular hole

– Surgical management of optic nerve pits with macular schisis

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visual prognosis.– Subretinal neovascular membrane (SRNV) after

��>�|"\�>}�– Treatment of optic disc coloboma with pit and

schisis.– A comparison of buckle vitrectomy Vs primary

vitrectomy (retrospective study)

Uvea

– Pilot study in preparation for the Ganciclovir–intravitreous versus systemic–cytomegalovirus ��"+]��|^��X"#-��}�

=� ��"""��double–masked, study assessing the safety and �� +�=@?��|��doses) for the treatment of active, non–infectious uveitis of the posterior segment of the eye.

– Etiology and immuopathogenesis of presumed ��"��

– First–line Antimetabolites as Steroid–sparing Treatment (FAST) uveitis pilot trial

– Epidemiology of chronic–recurrent phase Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome

Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology

– National retinoblastoma registry =� ��

epithelial stem cells with GMP compliance for corneal surface and socket reconstruction

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– Clinical evaluation of silicone implant for primary or secondary volume rehabilitation of anophthalmic sockets

– An open label, prospective clinical evaluation of �� |]��canalicular lacrimal stent manufactured by Aurolab) in the treatment of canalicular injuries and anomalies

Paediatric Ophthalmology

– Lavelle paediatric project: Eye care for million children

– Study on squint surgery barriers– Effectiveness of sibling screening in children with

ocular pathology

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Clinical Trials 2011-12 Operations Research 2011-12

– Clinical evaluation of Toric intraocular lens made by Aurolab

– Clinical assessment of AuroKpro– Randomised, active comparator–controlled, three

months, open label clinical trial to compare the �� =��{��(0.005%) and Latanoprost (0.005%) stored at refrigeration temperature in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

=� ��=�� clinical trial, 1 year study with a 1 year extension �� +"��"Z^��preventing further damage to optic nerve and visual ��

– Clinical evaluation of silicone implant for primary or secondary volume rehabilitation of anophthalmic sockets

– An open label, prospective clinical evaluation of �� |]��canalicular lacrimal stent manufactured by Aurolab) in the treatment of canalicular injuries and anomalies

– Clinical evaluation of a new cartridge for the implantation of foldable intraocular lenses

– A prospective, non–randomised, single arm, open �� Polymethyl Methacrylate intraocular lens for treating the patients having cataract.

– Assessment of the prevalence and socioeconomic burden of near vision impairment caused by uncorrected Presbyopia (follow–up study)

– A cluster randomised trial of spectacle uptake for Refractive Errors across multiple delivery system ��"��|��-��grant).

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MANUFACTURING OPHTHALMIC SUPPLIES

By the dawn of 2012, completing twenty years of service, over ten million around the world have regained or improved vision through Aurolab ophthalmic supplies.

Manufactured in compliance with strict quality assurance measures, over the years Aurolab’s innovative products, have revolutionised the way eye care is being delivered across the world. Deliberate efforts towards serving societal needs by making the products affordable and accessible have brought a noble identity to Aurolab in the market.

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Aurolab completed two decades of service towards the elimination of needless blindness in January 2012.

To mark this occasion, elaborate annual day celebrations were held on January 21. The senior leadership team and other key stake holders from Aravind Eye Care System were invited for the event. Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Managing Director shared the major activities of the year and Mr. R.D. Sriram, Director–Operations, outlined the growth of the organisation over the years and detailed its future plans. This was followed by cultural events and a sumptuous dinner for all the guests and employees.

With a fully established silicone lab in place, Aurolab is now poised to produce various silicone implants and ��

Right from Aurolab’s inception, dealers have played a pivotal role in extending the reach of its products thereby widening the scope of the organisation. For �� International Dealers Meet which was attended by participants from Latin America, Africa and South East Asia.

Celebrations to mark the completion of twenty years in service for elimination of needless blindness

International Dealers interacting with the Aravind senior leadership team

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New Products

Pegasus: High End Phacoemulsification and Vitrectomy System

�� and vitrectomy system at the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society (IIRSI) conference held in Chennai. Branded as PEGASUS, it is robust, swift and safe to use. Its modular design system allows the customers to upgrade the machine as per the growing needs of the surgeon. Built on established technology knowhow from European markets, the machine offers quality and reliability at par with the best in the market.

Aurosporin

To address corneal graft rejection after transplantation, Aurolab introduced an immunosuppressant drug, AUROSPORIN (Cyclosporine 2% eye drop), that helps in acceptance of the transplanted cornea. Reduction in the rejection of corneal grafts can increase the effective use of donated corneas.

MFlox

Aurolab has come up with a higher end antibiotic drug–\�`�<�`��"��that has a broad spectrum of anti–bacterial activity. It is a preservative–free drug with superior corneal ��<��~��

Aurosphere and Aurostent

Aurolab introduced two products which can be of immense use in orbit and oculoplastic surgeries. Aurostent is an import substitute for the canalicular stents used in canalicular laceration surgeries.

Aurosphere, used in enucleation and evisceration �� place as there were no medical grade silicone spheres available for this permanent implantable product.

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E- Kit

Endophthalmitis is the clinical term used to describe ��<��(mainly postoperative infection). Though a rare phenomenon, it is potentially the most devastating complication of intraocular procedures and can lead to a permanent, complete loss of vision.

��=6�� =�intervention material for treatment of both bacterial and fungal endophthalmitis in a ready to use kit. This product was developed with support from Dr. T.P. Das, Director, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar. The �� =6��of antibiotics, safe vitreous sampling, reduced ordering time and inventory cost and timely treatment. Launched during the Vitreo Retinal Society of India conference in December 2011, this product has been welcomed widely by the ophthalmologists in India and abroad.

Vozole PF

Encouraged by the success of Vozole (Voriconazole eye drops), Aurolab introduced Vozole PF in a ready to use intravitreal injection form to treat advanced fungal infections. This move has been well appreciated by the vitreoretinal surgeons.

Auroflex Toric

Aurolab again developed complex optics (after aspheric optics) by launching a technologically advanced TORIC IOL. It is used in cataract patients with astigmatism |��?��}��(��at 50% less than the prevailing market price, Aurolab has made the TORIC IOL affordable and hence superior vision accessible to a much wider section of society. This product launched at the All India Ophthalmological Society conference 2012 in Cochin has generated good interest in the ophthalmic market. The postoperative outcomes are satisfactory to the surgeons as well as the patients. This marks the entry of Aurolab in manufacturing IOLs for refractive surgeries.

Inauguration of Silicone Lab

The silicone lab was inaugurated in the Aurolab facility by Dr. Usha Kim on August 15. This lab was set up to produce various silicone implants and other related �� Aurosphere and Aurostent are from this lab. It also makes allied components such as sleeves for the disposable injectors used during lens implantation, button arrays, mode buttons, spacers for the green laser photocoaugulator, endoprobe covers, etc. Products such as the AADI–Glaucoma shunt, punctal plugs and other silicone ocular implants are in the pipeline.

At the inauguration of the silicone lab

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Marketing Activities

Sales force automation is now being implemented with the help of the mobile phone software, STAR App. It ��~�� in reporting and data analysis.

Automation software is being deployed at dealer locations in India which will enhance smooth transactions with the dealers. It provides better visibility of stock movements and important sales data for varied analysis. This is expected to help in better production planning, thereby reducing inventory costs.

The Aurolab website was completely redesigned with many added features and the same was launched in June.

Reach in the International Market

Aurolab has widened its international market by appointing authorised distributors in Mexico, Uganda, Nigeria and Turkey.

Aurolab has successfully completed registration of some ��<�`��so on in developing regions South East Asia, Europe and Latin America and Africa. This will result in expanding the scope and volume of international supplies from Aurolab. This will also minimise the challenges that have been faced in the past when sending products to the registered regions.

International Dealers Meet

�� "��+��\��6��>?@>�� week of February. The meeting which was attended by participants from Latin America, Africa and South East Asia focused on the need for developing good rapport with the dealers. This meet was also used to train and update the dealers on all the products of Aurolab.

Regulatory Activities

Nanocut blades, Aurogel, Ribocross are now CE �� "]Z��-�� were carried out successfully.

Aurolab is now poised to register its products in Uganda with the successful GMP audit conducted by the National Drug Authority, Uganda.

Total Quality Management Initiatives

The regulatory department monitored the 5S measures carried out as part of total quality management initiatives and awarded a cash prize for the best performed team.

International Dealers Meet

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Human Resource Activities

Elaborate programmes were arranged focusing on the overall development of the employees and also to cultivate a spirit of teamwork and harmony among one another. To break the monotonous work schedule, different festivals were observed with celebrations unique to each of them. Bhajans were organised frequently and on various occasions eminent resource persons were invited to deliver inspirational lectures to the staff.

The major programmes of the Human Resources Department during 2011–2012 can be grouped under the following heads.

Technical Education Sessions

At the Continuous Technical Education (CTE) organised for the production staff, the participants were briefed on the new products of each division and on different procedures in microbiology and sterilisation. Basic information on validation, calibration, laser and phaco was also provided.

A special training session on seven Quality Control (QC) tools was arranged for the production staff, Quality Assurance managers and chemists. The session was handled by Mr. Parameshwaran from ZTQM Institute, Bangalore. He also facilitated a training session on developing soft skills.

Healthcare Initiatives

To orient the employees towards a healthy lifestyle, an annual health checkup programme named Aurowel was conducted for all the staff and employees. Lectures on healthcare topics by eminent doctors were also arranged as part of this.

Special Yoga sessions were arranged facilitated by Ms. Susy Stewart, a long term friend of Aravind.

Awareness Seminars

�� was arranged for the entire staff. Mr.Arulprakasam from Usha Fire Safety Equipment Pvt. Ltd., delivered an informative lecture on the immediate steps to be taken �� '�� `�� system safely.

Recreational Events

The weeklong Auroutsav competitions held in September provided an opportunity for the staff to get to know each other and to showcase their literary and artistic talents. Excursions arranged for the staff provided the much–needed respite from the tedious work schedule.

Graduation Day Celebrations

Graduation day for trainees who successfully completed ��[��>��were graduated. At another Graduation Day Ceremony organised for the tiny tots of Janakiamma Child Care Centre, kids were awarded “Ready to School” ��

Prominent Trade Shows Attended

Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Mr. Venkatesa Kannan and Mr. Pradeep Stanley represented Aurolab at the 29th European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons conference held at Vienna, Austria in September.

Mr. R.D. Sriram, Mr. Sivanand and Mr. Sivakumar represented Aurolab at the 115th American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference held at Orlando, USA in October.

Aurolab promoted its products at the 70th All India Ophthalmic Conference held at Cochin in February.

Mr. Vishnu Prasad, Mr. Sathya Moorthy and Mr. Antonny Renny participated in the 33rd World Ophthlamology Congress held at Abu Dhabi, UAE in February.

Mr. Vishnu Prasad, Ms. Suzanne Gilbert, Dr. P. Namperumalsamy, Mr. Sathya Moorthy and Mr. Antonny Renny at the 33rd World Ophthalmology Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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CENTRAL FUNCTIONS

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department activities in the year 2011–2012 focused on empowering the employees thereby acknowledging their service as integral to the growth of the organisation. Standardisation of procedures across the centres ensured better streamlining and coordination of different programmes organised by the department. Manpower planning being the major responsibility of the department, a workshop was held towards this end, bringing together the HR personnel and senior teams from all the centres. Parameter external audits conducted across the Aravind Hospitals helped in regular monitoring and performance evaluation of the different clinical and non–clinical departments.

The HR retreat facilitated by Ms. Cindy Harrison, Vice President, Chelsea Community Hospital, USA, brought together the HR teams from all the Aravind centres on a common platform. Deliberations revolved around the development activities to be carried out in the year ahead, future HR challenges and the measures to address the same.

A spiritual discourse on Ramayana at Aravind–Madurai

Building Team Spirit and Developing Personality

�� of cultural and sports competitions conducted biennially across the centres of Aravind, brought out the camaraderie and innate talents of the staff. A cultural evening was arranged at Aravind–Madurai and Coimbatore monthly which provided a platform for the staff to show off their latent talents. Staff across the centres and belonging to different cadres were taken on trips to various places to provide them a refreshing experience from the mundane work schedule.

Several workshops were conducted with the aim of nurturing soft skills and developing positive attitude among the employees.

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Towards Promoting Professional Competency

Training programmes and special CMEs were arranged for the Mid–Level Ophthalmic Personnel on general aspects of nursing profession and also to orient them into the clinical and non–clinical aspects of eye care.Special orientation programmes were also held for those who were promoted as supervisors, tutors and technicians.

At the workshops held at LAICO in April and Aravind–Pondicherry in December for the staff of audio visual departments across the Aravind centres, a total of 15 participated. Organised by Mike Myers, this brought in a remarkable improvement in the quality of photographs and videos taken across all hospitals.

Newly promoted Supervisors and Tutors at the orientation programme

Dr. Venkatesh, Mr. Mike Myers and Mr. Dhanapal with Aravind audiovisual team at Aravind–Pondicherry

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Continuous technical education programmes arranged for drivers of Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore and \�� road safety measures.

Special training sessions handled by eminent faculty were arranged for the housekeeping staff of Aravind–Coimbatore. An observational visit was organised to Jenny club on August 30 to understand the importance of housekeeping and the various methods involved therein.

A team of 17 people including doctors, managers, and senior nursing staff went on an observational tour to Sri Sadguru Nethra Chikithsalaya, Chitrakoot, Rajendra Prasad Eye Centre at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Venu Eye Hospital and Research Institute, New Delhi. The team had an opportunity to study and compare systems and procedures in three different settings–that of a charity hospital, a government one and a corporate set up.

Unique Initiatives for Staff Children

Janakiamma Child Care Centre at Aravind Hospitals provides a safe and clean environment for the children of working mothers at Aravind. The centre organised summer camps for children which focused on nurturing their latent potentials through a variety of entertainment activities. Graduation day was arranged for the kids who would be joining school the ensuing academic year.

Workshops and camps were arranged for the children ��`�� Financial assistance in the form of educational funds were distributed to the children of sanitary staff. To congratulate the children who passed the 10th and 12th standards, a special function was organised at Aravind–Madurai.

Aravind team at Chitrakoot

Dr. Krishnadas, Director, HR presenting a memento to Ms. Monica, 10th standard student and daughter of Ms. Rama Devi, senior accountant at Aravind–Madurai

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Healthcare Awareness Programmes

To promote best practices in following a healthy lifestyle, Aurowel– annual health check up programme for all the employees was held across the Aravind centres and Aurolab. Several seminars on health–related topics and talks by eminent doctors were arranged as part of Aurowel.

�� `��`��demonstrations were held at Aravind–Tirunelveli, Pondicherry and Madurai.

Because October is the month of festivals and there are �� special awareness exhibition was arranged on the topic at Aravind–Pondicherry.

At the seminar on health insurance held at Aravind–Pondicherry, around 20 participants, including doctors, ��coordinators from various hospitals in Pondicherry, Villupuram and Cuddalore participated. Various issues related to health insurance and claims management were discussed.

Yoga sessions by Ms. Susy Stewart, a long term friend of Aravind reinforced the importance of yoga for mental ��`��

Observing Festivals and Special Days

Lately, the HR department has initiated celebrating festivals mainly to build rapport among the staff and also to provide rejuvenating experience in the midst of a hectic work schedule. Sharing the happiness and joy of the season, Aravind Hospitals observed major religious and national festivals, and important days with a variety of celebrations unique to the occasion. Retention awards and service awards to the staff who completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service at Aravind were distributed during the annual day celebration of all the hospitals. Motivational lectures and bhajans were also arranged as part of observing these important days.

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Christmas celebrations at Aravind–Madurai by staff and children from the creche

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Information Technology and Systems

The potential of information technology and systems ��~�� healthcare delivery has been well acknowledged and utilised by Aravind in many of its core activities. Various systems in place have been continuously reviewed and upgraded for better utilisation and many new IT solutions were created to meet the growing demands.

�� the addition of a Counselling Module that allows counsellors to monitor the acceptance rate for different categories of patients while keeping track of all the patients advised for surgery.

Monitors have been placed in most of the doctors’ cubicles to provide in–depth information on the number of patients waiting to be seen and on the waiting time.

The Auronutrisoft software developed for INDEYE study was further enhanced to facilitate its wider use. The potential users of the enhanced software are partners in the SANCD network, as well as the wider nutrition and research community who are undertaking population–based studies in nutrition. The software has been installed at PSG College of Arts and Science, -��

Another major success for the IT department has been the move to an online indenting system for ordering and tracking inventory. While previously the different clinics were required to hand in paper order forms for their weekly requirements, now they can log on to the Materials Management site, and order their requirements online.

Support to Other Eye Hospitals

The IT team visited four eye hospitals in Nigeria, one in Paraguay and two hospitals in India to understand their systems, assess their requirements, and provide training in the use of new software. The department installed the Integrated Hospital Management System in eight hospitals and the Opticals Management System Software in one hospital.

Mr. John Van Sickle with the staff during the development of online indenting system

Mr. Ganesh Babu and Mr. Praveen Kumar during MIS implementation at Fundacion Vision, Paraguay

Aravind Tele-ophthalmology Network

Aravind has been networking with various diabetes care centres to screen diabetic retinopathy cases through tele–consultation with the help of Aravind Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation Software (ADRES). Three more centres were newly included in this network during the last year and 1,214 DR cases were evaluated.

The telemedicine link established between all the satellite hospitals of Aravind enabled better communication and meaningful exchange of ideas during CME programmes, journal club presentations, grand rounds, research, clinical and management meetings. Around 480 videoconferencing sessions consisting of a total of 690 hours were conducted during the last year. The average time taken per session was around 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Aravind Communications

Consisting of desktop publishing and audiovisual units, this department takes care of the design and publication needs of the Aravind Eye Care System. The department maintains the website and constantly updates the intranet of the organisation which acts as a platform for sharing information between its satellite hospitals. Intranet web pages were created for the newly built Dr. G. Venkataswamy Retreat Centre, Aravind Library and Information Centre, Auroutsav and accommodation facilities at Aravind. Thingal Udhayam, the weekly intranet e–magazine was completely revamped with a content management system to facilitate column–wise entry and easy dissemination of the magazine. The department prepares posters for Aravind faculty attending various national and international conferences. As many as thirty posters were designed by the department staff for the annual Research Advisory Committee meeting held at Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute. As part of the NABH accreditation process, the department took initiatives in standardising clinical forms across the hospitals.

The audio visual department develops instructional videos and one of these has been selected as the Best Video at the annual TNOA Conference.

A retina image portal was developed for archiving retinal images and publications. A new platform named Auronewz was created for archiving all the news and events at AECS. For the major workshops and conferences conducted at Aravind, internet web pages were created to facilitate online registration and sharing information. The newsletter of Aravind Eye Foundation was completely redesigned. A program was developed

for Aravind Library to compile the resources onto CDs �� various resources of an eye hospital was also created. A program “Image Marker” was developed to mark the proteins in a gel picture of the tear sample. The online print order form developed helped to better streamline of the printing details.

Biostatistics

The department supports various clinical and non–clinical research projects at Aravind by their active involvement in study design, data entry, data management, statistical analysis and report writing. The biostatisticians handled the sessions on Statistics for the students of Diploma in Medical Record Science. Sessions related to data management and entry were �� involved in statistical consultation for post graduates, fellows and research scholars.

Aravind Library and Information Centre

To update the library staff on the latest trends in the ��conducted at LAICO in December 2011. Librarians from Aravind Eye Hospitals–Madurai, Theni, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore and Pondicherry participated in the ��-�� maximum utilisation of available resources were detailed at length. Current resources and services in all the Aravind libraries were reviewed and recommendations were made to improve the same.

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AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Vision Award 2011

Berlin, Germany, April 8

Aravind Eye Care System was conferred the Vision Award 2011 by the Genisis Institute for Social Business and Impact Strategies, Berlin at the Vision Summit 2011 held on April 8. The award was given in recognition of the social impact that the business of the Aravind Eye Care System is running under his guidance.

While Aravind has never sought public recognition, it deeply values the various awards it has received because they represent the trust and goodwill of the community. These awards also inspire the organisation and its staff to continue their pursuit of perfection in serving society.

Honoured at IOB Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Mr. G. Srinivasan was felicitated and honoured by the Indian Overseas Bank on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the bank held at Chennai on January 6. The award was presented by Sri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Government of India.

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Dr. G. Venkataswamy Award - TNOA

Dr. R.D. Ravindran received the Dr. G. Venkataswamy �� community ophthalmology from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at the Annual TNOA Conference held at Tirunelveli from August 5–7.

Dr. K. S. Sanjivi Award

The Dr. K. S. Sanjivi award was conferred on Dr. R. Ramakrishnan by Udhavum Ullangal and Ekam Foundation at Chennai in recognition of his untiring efforts in serving the underprivileged.

Visveswaraya Eminent Engineer Award

Mr. G. Srinivasan was conferred the Visveswaraya Eminent Engineer Award in recognition of his dedicated leadership and services to civil engineering and society by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Madurai centre on February 8.

Aravanar Achievement Award

Dr. G. Natchiar received the Aravanar Achievement Award on August 6 in recognition of her eye care services to society and the active role she played in evolving the Aravind model. The award was instituted by Aravanar Research Trust, Chennai.

APAO Distinguished Service Award

Dr. M. Srinivasan has been selected for the +��]��^�� Academy of Ophthalmology. The award will be presented at the APAO Congress to be held in Busan, South Korea, on April 13th–16th, 2012.

Dr. M. Srinivasan with the APAO Distinguished Service Award

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India’s Most Innovative Hospital Award

Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai won India Healthcare Awards 2011 in the category of “Most Innovative Hospital” instituted by ICICI Lombard Health Insurance and CNBC–TV 18 at a spectacular function held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi on December 22.

Dr. Om Prakash Gold Medal

Dr. Haripriya Aravind received the Dr. Om Prakash Gold Medal for Excellence from Ms. Sheila Dixit, the Chief Minister of the Government of NCT of Delhi, at the IIRSI Conference held at New Delhi on August 13.

Dr. Kali Das Bhattacharya Memorial Award

Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi was awarded the Dr. Kali Das Bhattacharya Memorial Award 2010 at the joint International Assembly of Community Ophthalmologists and Second Annual Conference of the Association of Community Ophthalmologists of India held at Guwahati on October 28–30.

Rustom Ranji Oration Award

Nellore, September 23

Dr. R. Kim was awarded the Rustom Ranji Oration Award at the annual meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Ophthalmic Association held at Nellore.

FICCI Healthcare Award

New Delhi, September 8

The FICCI Healthcare Award 2011 presented to LAICO acknowledged the organisation’s studious efforts in the development of various eye care management programmes.

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Meritorious Doctor Award

The Indian Medical Association, Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association and Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai acknowledged the services of Dr. Ramakrishnan by presenting him with the “Meritorious Doctor Award” on July 17.

IIRSI Gold Medal

The Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society, India (IIRSI) honoured Dr. R.D. Ravindran with a gold medal for his contributions to ophthalmology at the annual convention held in Chennai on July 9.

Recognition by Kalavardhini Trust

Dr. Aravind Srinivasan was recognised as an Inspiring Role Model by Kalavardhini, a trust primarily set up to support and propagate performing and allied arts. He was felicitated at a special dance–evening, named Pancha Maha Yajna, organised by the Kalavardhini group on January 12.

IMA Award

Dr. S.R. Krishnadas was conferred with the 23rd Dr. Sundareswaran Endowment Oration Award by the Indian Medical Association, Coimbatore on August 28.

CREST Award

Dr. P. Sundaresan received the CREST (Cutting Edge ��]�� }�Award instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The award aims to promote capacity building in cutting edge areas of biotechnology and life sciences.

Natarajamanickam Oration Award

Chennai, December 18

Dr. P. Namperumalsamy was awarded the inaugural Natarajamanickam Oration Award instituted by M.N. Eye Hospital Pvt, Ltd. at Margazhi Ophtha Fest 2011.

NASSCOM Healthcare Award

Hyderabad, April 22

Aravind received the NASSCOM Healthcare Award 2011 for the Best IT solution for Healthcare Inclusion for its Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation Software at a function held in Hyderabad. The award was instituted by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in collaboration with KPMG, �� business advisory, internal audit, corporate governance, and tax and regulatory services.

Mr. Vijayakumar receiving the NASSCOM Healthcare Award from Mr. Kiran Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

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TNOA Awards

Dr. N. Venkatesh Prajna received the Captain Subramaniam Award for the video “The Capture of the Intraocular Disco Dancer”.

Aravind’s cornea team consisting of Dr. M. Soundaram, Dr. Sean Socrates and videographer Mr. Muneeswaran have been selected for the same award for the year 2011 for their video presentation “Post traumatic intra lenticular foreign body–The back door entry”.

Dr. Sandra C Ganesh won best paper award and Dr. Vidya and Dr. Saurin became runners up in the E.T.Selvam quiz held as part of the conference.

Best Poster Award

Ms. M. Valarnila from Aravind Medical Research Foundation won the best poster award at the Indian Proteomics Conference organised by The Proteomics Society of India in collaboration with Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on April 3.

Most Affordable Healthcare Provider Award

Aravind Eye Care System won Best Public Choice Award under the category “Most Affordable Healthcare Provider” as part of the e–health World Awards instituted by e–health magazine.

Recognitions

Dr. S.R. Rathinam has been recognised as Ph.D guide in Biomedical Sciences by Madurai Kamaraj University. She has also been elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India.

Dr. Lalitha Prajna and Dr. M. Jayahar Bharati were elected as secretary and treasurer of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists–Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Chapter respectively for a period of three years at the general body meeting held at LAICO on July 23.

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PARTNERS IN SERVICE

– TIFAC–CORE, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

– Topcon, Japan– University of Michigan, USA– University of California, Berkeley– VISION 2020–The Right to Sight, India– Wescott Williams Ltd., UK– World Diabetes Foundation, Denmark– World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva,

Switzerland

For Research

– Alagappa University, Karaikudi– Allergan Pharmaceuticals, USA– All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi,

India– Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA, – Centre for Vision and Vascular Sciences, Queen’s

University, Belfast, UK– Defence Research and Development Organisation,

Government of India– Department of Biotechnology, Government of India– Department of Science & Technology, Government of

India– Francis I.Proctor Foundation for Research in

Ophthalmology, UCSF, USA– Indian Council of Medical Research, India– Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai– International Centre of Eye Health, UK– London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK– Madurai Kamaraj University, India– National Eye Institute, USA– National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad– North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India– Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands– Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore– Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai,

India– University of Giessen, Germany– University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA– University of Iowa, USA– Vivekananda Mission Ashram, West Bengal, India– Wellcome Trust, UK – World Health Organization, Switzerland

Aravind Eye Care System is indeed fortunate to have a wide network of partner organisations, well–wishers and friends as its continuous growth would not have been possible without their generous support and inspiration. Aravind gratefully acknowledges the extraordinary commitment of its well–wishers who deeply share and contribute to its mission of eliminating needless blindness.

For Service Delivery, Training and More

– Acumen Fund, USA– Alcon Laboratories Inc, USA– Artemisia International–Social–Business Ventures,

Brazil– Canadian International Development Agency, Canada– Carl Zeiss Meditec, Germany– CBM International, Germany– Combat Blindness Foundation, USA– Essilor, India– Fred Hollows Foundation, Australia– Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India– Indian Space Research Organisation, India– International Federation of Eye Banks, USA– Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai, Madurai– International Agency for Prevention of Blindness– International Eye Foundation, USA– International Council for Ophthalmology (ICO),

London– Lavelle Fund for the Blind, USA– Lions Clubs International Foundation, USA– Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, Mumbai– ORBIS International, USA– Rotary International, USA– Right to Sight, Ireland– Schwab Foundation and Social Entrepreneurship,

Switzerland– Seva Foundation, USA – Seva Service Society, Canada– Sightsavers International, UK– State Bank of India, Madurai– Stanford University, Center for Global Business and

the Economy– Standard Chartered Bank, UK

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The Aravind Eye Foundation was established to help the Aravind Eye Care System spread its sustainable model �� "��populations and to other developing countries. It does so by facilitating knowledge sharing and partnerships with higher education, social enterprise, healthcare, ��=��

This year, Aravind Eye Foundation provided funding for construction of a vision centre in Kadayanallur, in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. To help hospitals �� quality, and output, the Aravind Eye Foundation received a major grant from the So–hum Foundation. Through the Ring of Hope Fund, a total of 77 new patients with eye cancer have received treatment at Aravind completely free of cost. More than 45,000 children from forty–four schools were screened for vision problems through the Youth Vision Project, and 2000 received free spectacles. In the area of research, four fellows, who are researching infections and genetic diseases of the eye prevalent in India, received grants to support their work. In addition, Aravind Eye Foundation is sponsoring a Retina fellow from Khandhar, Afghanistan, who will return to his home country to set up advanced speciality eye care clinics.

In New York, the Aravind Eye Foundation co–sponsored a travel fellowship and exhibition with the School of the International Centre of Photography. “A Day in the Life of Aravind”, by photojournalist Willie Davis, who documented the life–changing work of the Aravind Eye Care System. The Foundation also ��Q��"� ��#��$�How Aravind Became the World’s Best Business Case for Compassion, with events at the Rockefeller Foundation, Columbia University and New York University. As part of an ongoing relationship with the Stern School of Business Consulting Corps, New York University, the Foundation completed its second consulting project.

The Foundation’s work would not be possible without the generous contributions of our donors and the many volunteers, in the US and from around the world, who share Aravind’s mission of eliminating needless blindness.

Dr. Christine Melton, President of the Board, and Ms. Donna Campbell, Executive Director of the Aravind Eye Foundation visit a rural vision centre in Srivilliputtur, Tamil Nadu, with Mohammed Gowth, Assistant Manager of Community Outreach. The centre was funded with a grant from The Liane Ginsberg Charitable Trust

The Aravind Eye Foundation

Ms. Pavithra Mehta and Ms. Suchithra Shenoy with Ms. Jacqueline =�"��~�� 6��%��7�� 4��7 ' �� Foundation

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GOVEL TRUST

Board of Trustees

PresidentER. G. SRINIVASAN

Trust SecretaryDR. N. VENKATESH PRAJNA

MembersDR. G. NALLAKRISHNAN

DR. P. NAMPERUMALSAMY

MRS. LALITHA SRINIVASAN

DR. G. NATCHIAR

DR. R. KIM

DR. S. ARAVIND

PRESIDENT, ROTARY CLUB, MADURAI MAIN BRANCH – (EX–OFFICIO)

ARAVIND EYE CARE SYSTEM


Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology

Aravind Eye Banks

Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute

Aravind Medical Research Foundation

Aurolab

CENTRAL OFFICE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DirectorDR. R. KIM DO, DNB

Senior ManagerB.S. GANESH BABU M.COM, MS

Network AdministratorS.J. RAJAN MCA

Manager – Web ApplicationsS. SANTHA SUBBULAKSHMI

ManagerR. MALA MCA

ARAVIND COMMUNICATIONS

CHITRA THULASIRAJ B.SC

PURCHASE & MAINTENANCE

S. JAYACHANDRAN MHM

OUTREACH

Senior ManagerR. MEENAKSHI SUNDARAM MHM

VISION CENTRES

A.M.A. MANIMUTHU MHM, MBA, LLB, M.Phil BIOSTATISTICS

B. VIJAYAKUMAR M.SC

LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE

P. KIRUBANITHI M.LI.SC, M.Phil R. KUMARAGURUPARI MA, M.LI.SC, M.Phil

Chairman & Director – QualityDR. R.D. RAVINDRAN MS., DO

Chairman Emeritus & Director – ResearchDR. P. NAMPERUMALSAMY MS, FAMS

Directors EmeritusDR. G. NATCHIAR MS, DO DR. M. SRINIVASAN MS, DO

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS

FINANCE

DirectorER. G. SRINIVASAN BE, MS

ManagerN. SHANMUGASUNDARAM B.COM

OPERATIONS

DirectorR.D. THULASIRAJ MBA

HUMAN RESOURCES

DirectorDR. S.R. KRISHNADAS DO, DNB

ManagersR. DEEPA MHM C. GNANASEKARAN MBA

ACADEMICS

Director – Residency TrainingDR. N. VENKATESH PRAJNA DO, DNB, FRCOphth Mid Level Ophthalmic PersonnelDR. USHA KIM DO, DNB

PROJECTS

DirectorDR. S. ARAVIND MS, MBA

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DR. V.R. VIVEKANANDAN MS

DR. SYED ALI NAZAR MS

DR. SAUMENDRA NATH GHOSE MS

DR. JAMUNA DO, DNB

DR. TANPREET PAL SINGH MS

DR. SAKET PATIL SURENDRA DNB

DR. INDIRADURAI DNB

\��Z� ��DR. V.P. RAVICHANDRAN DO

DR. PAMONA SAMSON DO

DR. RUPA DO

DR. JAYASRI K.N. DO

DR. G. VEDHANAYAKI DO

CORNEA SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. N. VENKATESH PRAJNA DO, DNB, FRCOphthProfessorDR. M. SRINIVASAN MS, DO

Associate ProfessorDR. MANORANJAN DAS DNB

Assistant ProfessorDR. JEENA MASCARENHAS MS

TutorDR. SEAN SOCRATES D SILVA MS

DR. PRAVEEN SUBUDHI MS

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & ADULT STRABISMUS SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. SHASHIKANT SHETTY MS

ProfessorDR. P. VIJAYALAKSHMI MS

Associate ProfessorDR. R. MURALIDHAR MD

TutorDR. RENUKA RAJAGOPAL MS

GLAUCOMA SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. GEORGE VARGHESE PUTHURAN MS

Director–HRD / ProfessorDR. S.R. KRISHNADAS DO, DNB

ProfessorDR. MANJU PILLAI DO, DNB

Aravind–Madurai

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Administrator / ProfessorDR. S. ARAVIND MS, MBA

Assistant AdministratorDEEPA KRISHNAN BE, MBA

RETINA - VITREOUS SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. R. KIM DO, DNB

ProfessorsDR. P. NAMPERUMALSAMY MS, FAMS

DR. DHANANJAY SHUKLA MS, FAMS

Associate ProfessorsDR. K. NARESH BABU MS

DR. ANAND RAJENDRAN DO, DNB, FRCS(G)

Assistant ProfessorsDR. T.P. VIGNESH MS

DR. UMESH CHANDRA BEHERA MS

DR. PRAVEEN MURALY DNB

DR. KARTHIK S MS

DR. MANISH TANDON DNB

TutorDR. JATINDER SINGH MS

INTRAOCULAR LENS & CATARACT SERVICES

Chief / Associate ProfessorDR. G. HARIPRIYA ARAVIND MS

ProfessorsDR. G. NATCHIAR MS, DO

DR. S. ARAVIND MS, MBA

DR. K. ILANGO DO, DNB

Associate ProfessorsDR. S. MAHESH KUMAR DO, DNB

DR. A. KOWSALYA DO, DNB

Assistant ProfessorsDR. H. KASTHURI BAI DO, DNB

DR. NIRAJ KUMAR AGARWAL MS

DR. ANUJA J MS

DR. REENA MASCARENHAS DO, DNB DR. YESWANT RAJAGOPAL DO, DNB

TutorsDR. MADHU SHEKHAR MS

DR. SATHYA T RAVILLA MS

DR. M. SOUNDARAM MS


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Associate ProfessorDR. R. SHARMILA DNB

Assistant ProfessorDR. R. PRASHANTH MS

DR. P.S. VIVEK DO, DNB

Tutor DR. NEETHU MOHAN MS

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UVEA CLINIC

Chief / ProfessorDR. S.R. RATHINAM DO, DNB, Ph.D

Assistant ProfessorDR. RADHIKA T DNB

ORBIT, OCULOPLASTY AND OCULAR ONCOLOGY SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. USHA KIM DO, DNB

Associate ProfessorDR. KAMAL PREET LIKHARI DO, DNB

TutorDR. N. VIDHYA MS

NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES

Chief / Associate ProfessorDR. MAHESH KUMAR DO, DNB

ProfessorDR. G. NATCHIAR MS, DO

Associate ProfessorDR. A. KOWSALYA DO, DNB

VISION REHABILITATION CENTRE

ProfessorDR. ILANGO DO, DNB

MICROBIOLOGIST

DR. S. LALITHA PRAJNA MD, DNB

ANAESTHETIST

DR. A. RAVICHANDAR MD, DA

FREE HOSPITAL

DR. V.P. RAVICHANDRAN DO

Assistant AdministratorR. RAMESH BABU M.A

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PHYSICIAN

DR. BANUSHREE MD

DR. NAVEEN MS

OPTOMETRY, OPTICS & INSTRUMENTATION

Professor–Optics & InstrumentationPROF. V.SRINIVASAN MA, MS (OREGON, USA)

NURSING

Nursing SuperintendentS. KRISHNAVENI

Assistant Nursing SuperintendentR. JEEVA

Staff – TutorALEES MARY R.N.R.M

Staff – TheatreALIKUTTY VARGEESE R.N.R.M

ADMINISTRATION

Transport & Public Relations Z� ��S.G. RAMANATHAN M.A

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Manager – Medical RecordsM. RAJKUMAR MA, BMRSC, PGDHM

Manager – StoresM. MUTHUSAMY

Manager – PersonnelA. VENKATACHALAM

Manager – IT & SystemsS. RAJKUMAR M.SC, DCA

Manager – InpatientsS. SUNYTHA MSW, MBA, DLL

Manager – Patient CareANJANA DEEP MBA

Manager – Quality AssuranceUSHALINI MBA

Manager – Glaucoma ServicesNIDHIN RAJ MHA

Manager – Retina Vitreous ServicesA. SHOBANA B.SC, PGDHM

Manager – Camp HospitalDAMIEN JACOB MBA

Manager–Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus ServicesKANKSHI BHAVSAR BPT, M.SC, HHIA


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Aravind–Theni

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TutorsDR. PRADEEP S. REDDY MBBS, DNB, FICO

DR. R. PRASANNA DO

Manager – OutreachV. JEYARAJ BA

Manager – Vision CentreR. BALASIVA BA, MSW

Assistant Administrator N. SIVARASU M.SC, DIP (LL & AL)

Nursing SuperintendentR. SEENIAMMAL

Aravind–Tirunelveli

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TutorsDR. VENUGOPAL REDDY MS

DR. DHEERAJ KEWLANI MS

DR. SYED MOHIDEEN ADBUL KADHER MS


Chief / ProfessorDR. SHIVAKUMAR CHANDRASHEKAR MS

TutorsDR. FATHIMA MS

DR. KUMAR ASHUTOSH DO

CORNEA SERVICES

Chief / Assistant ProfessorDR. V. ANITA DNB

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & ADULT STRABISMUS SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. R. MEENAKSHI DO, DNB

TutorDR. NEELAM PAWAR MS

GLAUCOMA SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. R. RAMAKRISHNAN MS, DO

ProfessorDR. MOHIDEEN ABDUL KADER DNB

TutorsDR. DEVENDRA MAHESHWARI MS DR. MONA KHURANA MS

DR. ARJIT MITRA DNB

ORBIT, OCULOPLASTY AND OCULAR ONCOLOGY SERVICES

Chief / Associate ProfessorDR. V. MANEKSHA MS


Chief / Assistant ProfessorDR. S. PADMAVATHY MS

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GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES

DR. R. RAMAKRISHNAN MS, DO

DR. V. MANEKSHA MS

DR. S. PADMAVATHY MS

DR. G. ANITHA DO, DNB

DR. RADHIKA REDDY MS DR. PURUSHOTHAMAN MS

DR. ADARSH NAIK MS

DR. PRANEETH DNB

MICROBIOLOGIST

DR. M. JAYAHAR BHARATHI M.SC, Ph.D

FREE HOSPITAL

ProfessorDR. SAKTHIVEL MS

ManagerS. BALAKRISHNAN MS

NURSING

Nursing SuperintendentM.N. CHIDHAMBARAM

Assistant Nursing SuperintendentV. ARUMUGAM

ADMINISTRATION

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Manager – OutreachP. NAVANEETHA KRISHNAN P.U.C

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Manager – Human ResourceR. LAKSHMI MBA

Manager – Patient CareN. MOHAMMED GHOUSE MBA

Manager – Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus ServicesNEHA PANICKER B.SC, PGDHM

Manager – Glaucoma ServicesRANITHA GUNASELVI, BPT, MBA

Manager – IT & SystemsP. THIRUVENGADAM MA, PGDCA

Aravind - Coimbatore

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RETINA – VITREOUS SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. V. NARENDRAN DO, DNB

ProfessorsDR. RODNEY JOHN MORRIS MS

DR. V. R. SARAVANAN DO, DNB

Associate Professor DR. PARAG K SHAH DNB

Assistant ProfessorDR. JAYASHREE ARUNAPRAKASH DNB

DR. GEORGE J MANAYATH MS, FRCS

TutorsDR. UPENDRA BABU m MS

DR. AMIT GUPTA DR. HARSHALI

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Chief / ProfessorDR. KALPANA NARENDRAN DO, DNB

Assistant ProfessorsDR. S. PADMA MS

Associate ProfessorsDR. KAVITHA YUVARAJAN DO, DNB

DR. S. GUHAPRIYA DNB

TutorsDR. V. PRABHU MS

DR. VIDHYA ANANDAN DNB

DR. VISHNU POUNRAJ DR. KALAIVANI

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DR. ANITHA MOHANAN DO, MS

DEPT OF CORNEA & REFRACTIVE SURGERY SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. R. REVATHI MS

Associate ProfessorsDR. ANITA RAGHAVAN DO, FRCS (G)


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Assistant ProfessorsDR. K.S. SIDDHARTHAN DO, DNB, FRCS

DR. MANGALA P DNB

TutorDR. HARDIK MS

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. KALPANA NARENDRAN DO, DNB

Assistant ProfessorsDR. S. RAMAKRISHNAN MRCO

DR. C. SANDRA DO, DNB

DR. RAJESH PRABHU DNB

DR. ARUNA RADHAKRISHNA DNB

GLAUCOMA SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. P. SATHYAN DO, DNB

Assistant ProfessorsDR. GANESH V. RAMAN MS

TutorsDR. KAUSHIK DHUME DNB

DR. SHILPA DO, DNB

UVEA SERVICES

Assistant ProfessorsDR. KAWALI ANKUSH ASHOK DNB

DR. V.K. ANURADHA MD, FRCS

ORBIT, OCULOPLASTY & OCULAR ONCOLOGY SERVICES

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Chief / Associate ProfessorDR. KIRUBA EVANGELINE PAUL DO, DNB, FRCS

SCIENTIST/ MICROBIOLOGIST

DR. MANIKANDAN, M.SC, M.Phil., Ph.D

NURSING

Nursing SuperintendentS. SULOCHANA

Assistant Nursing SuperintendentR. RADHIKA

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ADMINISTRATION

Assistant AdministratorM. RANJITH KUMAR B.SC, PGDHM

Manager – OutreachM. MURUGARAJU MA

Manager – MaintenanceK. M. SENNIAPPAN B.SC, B.TECH

Manager – HR & Patient CareR. UMA PRIYA MA, PTSTA

Manager – AccountsK. PALANISAMY MA

Manager – TransportD. KARTHIKEYAN DIP, Cop

Manager – Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus ServicesS. SANGEETHA MHA

Manager – Cornea ServicesSUBEESH KUYYADIYIL MHA

Manager – Glaucoma ServicesP. BALU MBA

Manager – PersonnelR. JEBADURAI BA, PGDPM

Civil EngineerS. GANAPATHY DCE

Electrical EngineerA.M. APPUSAMY DEE

Manager – IT & SystemsTHIRUNAVUKARASU B.SC

Manager – OpticalsM. MURUGESAN B.COM

Aravind - Pondicherry

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RETINA – VITREOUS SERVICES

Chief / Assistant ProfessorDR. PANKAJA DHOBLE MS

Tutor DR. MANAVI D. SINDAL MS


Chief / Assistant ProfessorDR. BADRINATH TALWAR MS

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CORNEA SERVICES

Chief / Associate ProfessorDR. TIRUVENGADA KRISHNAN DO, DNB

TutorDR. SHIVANANDA MS

DR. HARIKRISHNA KULKARNI DNB

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY – CONTACT LENS SERVICES

Chief / Associate Professor DR. K. VEENA DO, DNB

Assistant Professor DR. MARIE FREDRICK MOUTTAPPA DO, DNB

TutorDR. PALLOVEE C. PALANISAMY MS

DR. BISWAJIT DEY DNB

GLAUCOMA SERVICES

Chief / ProfessorDR. R. VENKATESH DO, DNB

Assistant ProfessorDR. S. KAVITHA MS

TutorDR. K. PALANISAMY MS

DR. SHIRAZ ALI MS

ORBIT & OCULOPLASTY SERVICES

Assistant ProfessorDR. JAYAGAYATHRI DO, DNB

DR. SHAH SAGAR DNB


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GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY SERVICES

TutorsDR. DAYAKAR YADALLA MS, FRCS

\��Z� ��DR. PRATHMESH G. MEHTA DNB

DR. PRAVEEN DHANAPAL DNB

DR. JAYASUDHA DO

DR. JOSEPHINE CHRISTY S MS

DR. JAYASHREE B DO, DNB

ADMINISTRATION

Manager – AdministrationP. POOBALAN B.COM

Manager – GeneralP. KANAGARAJ BE

Manager – HRA. SUMATHI MBA

Manager – AccountsJ. SOLAIMUTHU P.U.C

Manager – MaintenanceP. THANAPAL DCE

Manager – Outpatient ServicesD. VASANTH EMMANUEL B.Pharm, MBA

Manager – Inpatient ServicesN. VENGADESAN MBA

Manager – Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic–City CentreA. PRIYA MBA

Manager – IT & SystemsM. ASHOK MCA

MICROBIOLOGIST

A. THILAGAVATHI M.SC, M.Phil

Nursing SuperintendentR.V. SELVARANI

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Aravind – Dindigul

Medical ConsultantDR. DEEPAK KUMAR MS

ManagerR. BALASUBRAMANI M.SC

Aravind – Tirupur

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AdministratorMR. GANESHAMOORTHY

ManagerG. CHIDAMBARAM BA, PTS

Aravind – Salem


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CORNEA CLINIC

-��\��Z� ��DR. B.R. RAVI TEJA MS, FICO

GLAUCOMA CLINIC

-��\��Z� ��DR. T.R. MURALI DO, DNB, MNAMS

DR. K. RAMAKRISHNA MS, FICO

UVEA SERVICES

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GENERAL

DR. G. RAHUL NAIR MS

DR. T. SELVARANI MBBS, DO

Nursing SuperintendentSR. INDIRANI

ADMINISTRATION

ManagerMR. MANICKAM

IT & Systems MR. HUSSAIN

Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology

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Grant AdministratorLN. N.A.K. GOPALAKRISHNARAJA MJF

Executive DirectorMR. R.D. THULASIRAJ MBA

Senior FacultyB. S. GANESH BABU M.COM, MS R. MEENAKSHI SUNDARAM MHM

K. M. SASIPRIYA MHM

FacultySANIL JOSEPH MHM

R. SURESH KUMAR MA, PGDHM

V. VIJAYAKUMAR MSW, M.PHIL

Faculty AssociateMS. DHIVYA RAMASAMY MBA

MR. MOHAMMAD GOWTH MA, PGDHM

MR. FRANCO FRANCIS

Manager – Auroshiksha P. VINOTH MSW (HRM)

AdministratorG. KRISHNA VENI M.SC

Aravind Eye Banks

ROTARY ARAVIND INTERNATIONAL EYE BANK, MADURAI

Medical DirectorDR. M. SRINIVASAN MS

Technical DirectorDR. LALITHA PRAJNA MD, DNB

Medical Director DesigneeDR. JEENA MASCARENHAS MS

Eye Bank ManagerMR. SARAVANAN MSW, M.Phil, MBA(HR)

ROTARY ARAVIND EYE BANK, TIRUNELVELI

Medical DirectorDR. MEENAKSHI DO, DNB

Medical Director DesigneeDR. ANITHA DIP.NB

ARAVIND - IOB EYE BANK, COIMBATORE

Medical DirectorDR. R. REVATHI MS, DO

Medical Director DesigneeDR. ANITHA RAGHAVAN DO, FRCS (G)

ARAVIND EYE BANK ASSOCIATION OF PONDICHERRY

��(��\��Z� ��DR. K. THIRUVENGADA KRISHNAN DO, DNB

Medical Director DesigneeDR. N. SHIVANATH MS

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Aurolab

Run by Aurolab TrustBoard of Trustees

Trust PresidentR.D. THULASIRAJ MBA

Trust Secretary DR. S. ARAVIND MS, MBA

MembersMR. G. SRINIVASAN BE, MS

DR. P. NAMPERUMALSAMY MS, FAMS

DR. G. NATCHIAR MS, DO

DR. R. KIM DO, DNB

Dr. G. Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute

Run by Aravind Medical Research Foundation

PresidentDR. P. NAMPERUMALSAMY MS, FAMS

Vice PresidentDR. G. NATCHIAR MS, DO

Secretary & TreasurerDR. R. KIM DO, DNB

Director – Research DR. VR. MUTHUKKARUPPAN M.SC, Ph.D

DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR GENETICS

Senior ScientistDR. P. SUNDARESAN M.SC, Ph.D

ScientistDR. A.VANNIARAJAN M.SC, Ph.D

DEPARTMENT OF IMMUNOLOGY & STEM CELL BIOLOGY

ScientistDR.VR. MUTHUKKARUPPAN M.SC, Ph.DDR. GOWRIPRIYA CHIDAMBARANATHAN M.SC, Ph.D

DEPARTMENT OF OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY

ScientistDR. S. SENTHILKUMARI M.Pharm, Ph.D

DEPARTMENT OF PROTEOMICS

Adjunct ProfessorDR. K. DHARMALINGAM M.SC, Ph.D

ScientistDR. N. LINI M.SC, Ph.D

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Clinician ScientistDR. SR. RATHINAM MNAMS, Ph.D

DR. LALITHA PRAJNA MD DNB

Managing DirectorDR. P. BALAKRISHNAN BE, Ph.D

Director – OperationsR.D. SRIRAM BE

Division Manager – PharmaceuticalsV. VENKATESA KANNAN M.SC, PGDPMIR

Division Manager – Intraocular LensR.D. SRIRAM BE

Manager – Administration & AccountsV. SRINIVASAN

Marketing Manager – ExportsN. VISHNU PRASAD MHM, MBA

Marketing Manager – DomesticS. SIVANAND B.SC, MBA

Manager – Regulatory AffairsR. KRISHNA KUMAR B.Pharm, MS

Manager – HRSWETHA V MBA

Manager – IT & SystemsK.R. SANKAR M.SC

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